Posts Tagged ‘isolation’
It’s easy for lonely rats to get addicted
U. TEXAS-AUSTIN (US) — Rats kept alone during their “teen” years are more likely to become addicted to amphetamines and alcohol—even after they reunite with peers. Continue…
Thursday, January 24, 2013 12:47 - 1 Comment
Health & Medicine - Dec 8, 2009 10:57 - 3 Comments
In cancer-ridden rats, loneliness kills
U. CHICAGO/YALE (US)—Social isolation and related stress could contribute to human breast cancer susceptibility. The finding is part of an ongoing effort to identify environmental contributions to cancer risk. (more…)
